September 2018

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Patty Maloy, former lunch clerk at Cherry Creek Elementary and current lunch clerk at Spring Lake Elementary in Nebo School District, was awarded the Employee of the Year for both the State of Utah and the Western Region by the School Nutrition Association.

Especially for Athletes (E4A) is a foundation started by Dustin Smith with the purpose of inspiring young athletes to make a difference in the lives of others. High school student athletes traditionally receive more attention for their successes than other extra-curricular programs. This is what Dustin Smith calls the “Sportlight”. The special position athletes have with the “Sportlight” gives them the unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Cosmo the Cougar came with the Dunk Team to inspire students to be good citizens and be a good friend. Be Cougar Strong!

Park Panthers believe in their:

Mission: To Live; To Learn; To Lead

Vision: We inspire our school community in developing academic and leadership skills by teaching "The 7 Habits," making connections throughout the curriculum, and involving everyone in leadership roles. We serve each other, our families, and our community. We achieve and inspire greatness.

“The Strength of the Team is the Team” is the theme for Diamond Fork Junior High School this year. Adopted from the Utah Jazz national basketball team, “The Strength of the Team is the Team” has proven to be a meaningful motto for individuals and groups at Diamond Fork Junior High School. Two years ago, “team days” were instigated by Principal Brenda Burr. Each student belongs to a team of eighteen to twenty students for the purpose of encouraging friendship and mentoring among students of various grades.

As many of you are aware, the Red Cross is no longer at Salem Hills High School. The reasons for this include: 1) community members have been able to provide for the lodging/sheltering needs of the evacuees; and 2) through donations from the local and surrounding communities, including businesses around the state, evacuees are receiving the food, water, clothing, toiletries, baby items, and other supplies they need.

Athletic leaders from secondary schools in Nebo School District gathered on September 11, 2018, for Captain’s Academy, a program implemented to increase communication and friendship among student athletes and encourage sportsmanship and leadership.

THE PEAK AWARD CUSTOMER SERVICE PROGRAMNebo School District wants to showcase our Positive Energy and Kind employees. PEAK Awards are nominated by patrons and recognized by the Superintendent Staff and Nebo School Board of Education. The award is administered by the Communications and Community Relations Department.